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East Potomac Park, Washington DC

Ohio Drive Southwest, Washington, District of Columbia

Description

East Potomac Park is located on an island in the Potomac River in Washington DC. It covers 160ha and includes various trails/paths and sport infrastructure (miniature golf course, tennis courts and pitches). It is a popular spot for cyclists, walkers, inline skaters and runners.

Access & Transport

The park is immediately to the southeast of the Jefferson Memorial, about 2km south of the Washington National Monument. The NMS bus stops at the memorial, otherwise the closest metro station is Smithsonian (Blue, Orange, Silver line), a 30mins walk away.

Instructions & Recommendations

We recommend this place for visitors looking for a place to walk or run. It is best combined with the Jefferson Memorial.

Meta review

The park is especially popular with runners, cyclists and during the cherry blossom period when it can actually be a little challenging to find a parking space.

Environmental & Social

Green activity. Positive for the community as green spaces make for a better living environment

Conclusion

The East Potomac Park makes for a nice walk (or run) for those already south of the National Mall. However, outside of the cherry blossom season, it may not warrant a special trip as there is no impressive or memorable feature.

Key positive

Good views and cherry blossom spot

Generally easy to park

Key negative

Nothing spectacular

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in August 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 30m

est. visit time:1h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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